Potent cytotoxin causing pain, swelling, blistering and extensive, superficial tissue destruction which may require surgical repair. Numerous bites are reported. Venom in eyes causes extreme pain and should immediately be washed out with copious amounts of water to prevent permanent damage and blindness which after medical attention must be sought as soon as possible. Polyvalent anti-venom is not specific, nor apparently effective but further testing is currently underway. Polyvalent anti-venom should however be administered in serious bites.